The United States of America is preparing sanctions against Russia if it does not agree to a ceasefire or violates it. This was stated by Finnish President Alexander Stubb after meeting with Donald Trump. He added that "Trump is very impatient with Russia's actions, this conspiracy and delay in the ceasefire." Stubb is quoted by Yle, reports UNN.
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Finnish President Alexander Stubb noted during a press conference that a strong sanctions mechanism is needed if Russia violates the agreements.
We also discussed this with President Trump and Senator Lindsey Graham, the architect of the sanctions package. And in the near future, he will propose this with the support of about fifty senators in the United States
According to the publication, the President of Finland believes that the head of the White House is running out of patience with Russia's actions.
He (Donald Trump - ed.) is very impatient with Russia's actions, this conspiracy and delay in the ceasefire. I myself tried to explain that this is quite normal behavior for Russia. First you agree on something, and then you put forward conditions again
The President of Finland added that he told Trump that Russia only understands strength, and this means strengthening sanctions and using frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine.
Stubb also said that the US President asked him whether Russian dictator Vladimir Putin could be trusted. Stubb replied that he could not.
Reminder
On Saturday, March 29, Alexander Stubb made an unofficial visit to the United States, where he met with Donald Trump in Florida. The presidents played golf and discussed strengthening the partnership between the United States and Finland, including the development of icebreakers.